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School: Ballyadams (roll number 894)

Location:
Baile Adaim, Co. Laoise
Teacher:
P. Ó Bruadair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0836, Page 030

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0836, Page 030

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  1. Bird Traps - A Snare (continued)

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    Pheasants usually go through a hedge int he same place frequently and consequently the stick with a loop sufficiently big for a pheasants head to pass through is put on the pass in the hedge A hare-snare is also put in a hare pass on top of a bank, or a hedge, hares having a peculiar habit of always crossing a bank or through a hedge at the same place.
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  2. Bird Traps - A Hook

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    A small common hook is used frequently to catch wild fowl and also pheasants. The hook is attached to a strong piece of fishing line. The fishing line is securely pegged to the ground. Where wild fowl such as wild duck, pigeon or teal are in the habit of feeding the hook is
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pádraig Ó Bruadair
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile Adaim, Co. Laoise